Linc Limited Reports Mixed Q1 FY26 Results: Revenue Up, Profitability Declines
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The company reported a decline in both standalone and consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) and Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter ended 30th June, 2025, compared to the same period last year, despite an increase in revenue. This indicates a decrease in profitability.
* Linc Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30th June, 2025, showing a rise in revenue but a decline in profits on both standalone and consolidated bases compared to the same period last year. * For the standalone results: * Revenue from operations increased to ₹13,430.40 lakhs (₹134.30 crore) for Q1 FY26, up from ₹12,758.05 lakhs (₹127.58 crore) in Q1 FY25. * Profit for the period (PAT) decreased to ₹732.75 lakhs (₹7.33 crore) in Q1 FY26 from ₹836.94 lakhs (₹8.37 crore) in Q1 FY25. * Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) stood at ₹1.23 for Q1 FY26, down from ₹1.41 in Q1 FY25. * For the consolidated results: * Revenue from operations grew to ₹13,697.59 lakhs (₹136.98 crore) for Q1 FY26, compared to ₹13,010.74 lakhs (₹130.11 crore) in Q1 FY25. * Profit for the period (PAT) decreased to ₹707.05 lakhs (₹7.07 crore) in Q1 FY26 from ₹845.51 lakhs (₹8.46 crore) in Q1 FY25. * Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) was ₹1.18 for Q1 FY26, down from ₹1.42 in Q1 FY25. * The company is contesting a Goods & Services Tax (GST) demand order dated 31st January, 2025, for ₹353.39 lakhs, plus a penalty of ₹353.39 lakhs, related to HSN classification of pen refills. Based on expert advice, the company believes it has a strong case and has made no provision for this. * The subsidiary, Gelx Industries Limited, Kenya, has not recognized Deferred Tax Assets (net) for the current quarter but management is reasonably certain of utilizing previously recognized Deferred Tax Assets amounting to ₹345.55 lakhs (₹3.46 crore). * Linc Limited's business activity falls within a single reportable operating segment: "Writing Instruments and Stationery."
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